within the familiar - to muse and be thankful

skies are full of wonder and inspiration

somewhere, PA

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Writing this blog has, for me, been a deliberate choice, an ongoing exercise in creativity, personal reflection and, yes, accountability. Looking back on the past few months - I obviously stopped writing the blog. 

Why? 

I definitely did not stop creating. I never stopped seeking inspiration. And based on my type A personality … I am, by a fault, always standing accountable  - at least to myself.  But it seems that I left behind the reflecting - the muse.

As we approach our holidays, and another year is about to be torn from the calendar this is the perfect time to get back to that thoughtfulness. Just like good mental or physical therapy, introspection moves us forward, keeps us honest and grounded.

The past 11 months have been intense, busy, overwhelming, and a whole lot of crazy. The forces of change that we personally go thru, the dynamics within families, the emotional toll we put on ourselves and each other, the loss of friends as well as the expectation of new life…..all mixed up with the natural ebb and flow of work, commitments, and maybe a bit of pleasure can upend us..... none of this is new, or unknown. It is a part of us all. We create it, we live it every day, and we feel it. 

It is our response that matters. And I guess that’s where art comes in……

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SO, what I am saying is that I need to get back to responding! 

Yesterday, I pulled out 3 art pieces that I began last winter. Over the next few weeks I will revisit them with new eyes and perhaps with some elements of chance I will bring a new story to life. Or something totally new will emerge.

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Collages in process.

Providence, RI

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And in the thankful column:

Tyler, I am so proud of the man you have become and that you were wise enough to seek out Amy, whom I cannot imagine not having in my life as well! 

And to “Baby YS” - I am so looking forward to meeting you!

may the moon and stars be yours

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